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Newspaper
Odessa American
Location
Odessa, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1998
Page
2
A concise travel note invites visitors to explore Guadalupe National Park, highlighting scenic overlooks and the park’s rugged trails. The piece emphasizes natural beauty and the appeal of outdoor exploration within the park boundaries.
Penny's contributions up 171 percent Cable One 201 percent ahead Mervyn's 30 percent rise Baker notes public sector at 53 percent of goal ECISD at 70 percent VNA leads United Way agencies with 300 percent increase Total contributions reach 303658 dollars, 29 percent of the goal, with the drive ending soon.
In a landscape where one party can redraw maps, the GOP has secured control in 19 chambers to 20 for Democrats, with 10 divided. Texas tactics include large-scale fundraising by Governor Bush and two U.S. senators to back candidates in about 20 districts as Democrats defend their remaining leverage.
In Los Angeles a young Ben Stiller remembers telling Rolling Stone he had few close friends in high school and relied on his father Jerry Stiller to ease worry. The older comedian recounts explaining his mind was OK and avoiding guilt as their bond grew closer during filming. In Paris Gerard Depardieu faces possible loss of his Legion of Honor after a drunk driving conviction and fine. In Denver Justice Clarence Thomas warns students about TV’s influence, asking what monster latched onto their heads and sucks out brains, provoking responses about entertainment.
Gov George W Bush declares the Sierra Blanca project unsafe and will halt the nuclear waste dump after a long regulatory fight. Officials consider pulling up stakes while exploring use for the 16000 acre Faskin Ranch bought in 1992 as the Legislature weighs state policy and options.
Permian High School aims to reach the UIL state marching contest in Waco after regional success. Fifteen area bands including Midland High, Lee High, Amarillo, and Lubbock qualified. Nimitz Hood Crockett Ector earned superior ratings at regionals. Bonham Junior High received Division II excellent.
The Justice Department files in Detroit to prevent Northwest from gaining a controlling stake in Continental Airlines, saying fares would rise and service worsen for over 4 million passengers yearly. The suit does not seek an injunction and Northwest plans to proceed with the equity stake and voting rights transfer within weeks, while defending the action. Northwest and Continental defend the alliance as promoting competition, with code sharing and cross-ownership seen as strengthening the fourth global competitor status. The case notes a 10 year voting-right concession and ongoing review of the alliance by regulators.
Declassified CIA inspector general report dated August 27 1997 states the agency knew of hundreds of human rights abuses in Honduras since 1980 many politically motivated and officially sanctioned yet continued to support anti communist forces. The report notes sensitive memos and possible CIA field officer presence at interrogations but could not resolve the torture allegation.
Friday drawing results for Lotto Texas Cash Five and Pick 3 are listed with 18 42 3 3 7 and other numbers. Up-to-date numbers available from infoLine by calling 580-4636 and entering 6600.
L M Boyd answers readers with a mix of quirks and facts. Thai use spoon fork knife while chopsticks mostly appear in Vietnam. NFL officials keep players from between the 35 yard lines. Rhinos prefer violets. Fingernail biters grow nails slower. A hyena lives about twelve years. Contact details for Boyd are provided.
Public notice style entry lists Odessa American switchboard numbers 337 6262 for local calls and 75 4661 for out of town inquiries with contact email and a web address shown as OA freedom domain and OA0a site.
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